Tesla Model 3 Performance Version to Begin Official Sale
TapTechNews June 2nd news, Tesla officially announced that from now on, the Model 3 Performance version will be changed from pre-sale to official sale, and the first batch of deliveries is expected to start in mid-June.
TapTechNews previously reported that on April 24th, the brand-new Model 3 Performance version was officially pre-sold on Tesla's official website in China, with a pre-sale price starting from 335,900 yuan (approx. 47,803 US dollars), and the new car has received upgrades in performance, handling, appearance, and cabin, etc.
In terms of appearance, the new car has added a new starry gray color option for the body, and offers paint options such as pearl white / deep sea blue / pure black /烈焰红. The new front face has air vents on both sides and a uniquely designed front lip for rectification, and the rear of the car is equipped with a carbon fiber spoiler and diffuser, as well as an exclusive racing badge, equipped with a brand-new 19-inch Warp Speed wheel and exclusive red high-performance calipers.
In terms of interior, the new car uses carbon fiber material to decorate the center console, is equipped with a 15.4-inch central touch screen and an 8-inch rear control screen, provides three acceleration modes of comfort, standard, and crazy, as well as a number of customizable track modes. In terms of comfort, the car is equipped with a wrapped sports seat, a two-section roof sunroof, two wireless phone charging positions, 17 speakers, front seat heating/ventilation, as well as 7 air bags throughout the vehicle and a new sealing system, etc., further enhancing the driving comfort. In addition, the new Model 3 Performance has also improved the brake feel and uses aluminum alloy sports pedals.
The brand-new Model 3 Performance version adopts a new generation of high-performance powertrain and is the first to be equipped with Tesla's new-generation high-performance motor. With almost the same volume and weight, the single motor power has increased by more than 20%, the maximum power is 460 horsepower, the peak torque reaches 678 N·m, and the zero-to-hundred acceleration time is 3.1 seconds, and the CLTC cruising range is 623 kilometers. In addition to the improvement in power performance, Tesla has also adjusted the chassis and suspension of the new Model 3 Performance, adopting a new adaptive damping suspension system composed of front double wishbones / rear multi-link.